Egyptian Atlantis: The submerged palace of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt
Cleopatra has become one of the most iconic historical figures. Egypt’s last pharaoh, until August 30 BC, when she died, became famous for her power and conquests – both territorial and loving. Due to her influence, it is not strange to imagine that many...Read more
City of Alexandria, Capital of the World
The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. after having liberated Egypt from the Achaemenid Persian subjugation. Already in the time of the Ptolemies, the city became the capital of Egypt and was intensively exploited from the beginning of...Read more
Imhotep, the First Architect in History
Who was Imhotep? Imhotep stands as one of the most significant non-royal figures in ancient Egyptian history. Of uncertain origin, Imhotep forged a distinguished career in state administration as a vizier and in monumental architecture during Pharaoh Djoser’s...Read more
The Europeans that ate Egyptian mummies
Throughout the centuries, doctors have used healing techniques devoid of all kinds of scientific basis. A good example was mummy powders. For centuries they were considered a true panacea, they were attributed all kinds of healing virtues, from the healing of ulcers...Read more